Pope Leo-Trump tensions escalate as House speaker defends president
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House Speaker Mike Johnson defends criticism from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance toward Pope Leo, as the pontiff calls for peace and warns against using religion for political and military gain amid a deepening rift.

Trump, Pope Leo XIV clash draws reaction from religious leaders | ChicagoNOW
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Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure. 

Contempt proceedings against Trump administration must stop, judge rules

A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop. 

Trump vs. Pope Leo, teen trends and millionaire tax | The Chicago Report
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President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report." 

What the 'Big Beautiful Bill' means for medicaid in Illinois
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Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.

Trump and Pope Leo clash over Iran War, policy and criticism
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A growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, with both trading sharp criticism over war, immigration, and global policy.

Trump and Pope Leo clash as Chicago's Cardinal Cupich weighs in on Iran
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Paris Schutz breaks down the back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV—and why Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich is taking a stand against the war in Iran.

Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy

President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy. 

Chicago man charged with threatening to 'hunt' secret service agent

A Chicago man was charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a U.S. Secret Service office and "hunt" a federal agent last month.

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade

President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.

Trump plans to use 'magic' white paint to cover White House office building

President Donald Trump is proposing more transformations for the nation's capital. However, this time, experts are warning against his design choice.

Trump shares graphic video of woman's murder

President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk. 

Iran ceasefire, violent arrest caught on camera & more | Week in Review
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This week on FOX Chicago's "Week in Review:" There's uncertainty in Chicago after the ceasefire announcement from President Donald Trump on Iran. Plus, a violent arrest was caught on camera in the Chicago suburbs, and the NIPSCO worker lockout continues in Hammond. 

Iranian-Americans weigh in on ceasefire deal
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Iranian-Americans all over the country are paying close attention to the ceasefire talks. Los Angeles has the largest Iranian community in the country.